Dei Fratelli Nuovo Minestrone


Submitted by: Elinor Ives - Sturbridge, MA
Ingredients:
  • 1 lb Hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup Red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 1 cup Red wine
  • 1 28 oz. can Dei Fratelli Crushed Tomatoes with Basil and Herbs
  • 1 cup Frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 14 oz. can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 8 oz. can Dei Fratelli Tomato Sauce
  • 8 oz Fresh cheese tortellini
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, for grating on top of soup

Preparation:
In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 Tbsp of the drippings.

Saute onions and garlic in drippings. Stir in beef broth, wine, tomatoes, spinach, beans, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Skim fat from the soup. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle each serving with half a Tbsp of fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4-6





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